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The characteristic not associated with Planck's theory is:

A

radiations are associated with energy

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the magnitude of energy associated with a quantum is proportional to frequency

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radiation energy is neither emitted nor absorbed continuously

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radiation energy is neither emitted nor absorbed discontinuously

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Solution

The correct option is C radiation energy is neither emitted nor absorbed continuously
According to Planck's quantum theory of radiation, the hot body emits radiant energy not continuously but discontinuously in the form of small packets of energy called quantum (in plural quanta).

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